The rise of the poor

Chapter 2079 This battle cannot be separated from the Zhejiang Army

Zhu Ping'an led the Zhejiang army into the city and immediately escorted the grain and salt to the designated location. This was an open-air granary, rectangular, more than 100 meters long and more than 30 meters wide. There were no walls built around it, only simple fences. Inside were huge circular warehouses.

The reason why it is called a granary is because the characteristic of the ancient Chinese granary is a shed on top and a cellar on the bottom, that is, a shed is built on the top and a cellar is dug on the bottom. The whole granary is built on a higher ground to prevent moisture and water intrusion.

The granaries were neatly arranged in an orderly manner. Zhu Ping'an made a rough count and found that there were more than a hundred of them.

In addition to the fence, the granary was also patrolled and guarded by a team of guards, but the number of guards was less than the number of granaries.

This open-air granary was built in a square in the city. People were coming and going around it, and many ordinary people stopped to watch when passing by.

Seeing the layout of the granary, Zhu Ping'an became more and more certain that Governor Zhang Jing was fishing for Japanese pirates, and this granary was one of the baits.

With people coming and going, the news had leaked out long ago. It was estimated that the Japanese pirates had come to scout the area several times. The granary was poorly guarded, and as long as the city was breached, a small group of Japanese pirates could capture this almost undefended granary.

"I am Liu Chuan, the head of the household department of Jiaxing Prefecture. I am here to pay my respects to the governor. I am honored to be trusted by the governor. I am in charge of this granary."

After receiving the news, an official trotted out of the granary and paid a visit to Zhu Ping'an.

"No need for formalities. I have been ordered to escort 10,000 shi of grain and 500 shi of salt. You should send someone to inspect them quickly so that I can report to the governor." Zhu Ping'an dismounted and bowed in return.

"Yes, sir." Liu Chuan, the head of the household department of Jiaxing Prefecture, took the order and arranged for the servants to inspect, measure and accept the grain and salt.

Zhu Ping'an also ordered the Zhejiang Army to cooperate. With only a few dozen servants, it would take half a day just to load and unload.

Liu, the head of the household department of Jiaxing Prefecture, thanked him repeatedly.

With the help of the Zhejiang Army, the weighing of grain and salt progressed quickly, with one cart after another being weighed in an orderly manner.

While weighing, Manager Liu ordered people to light a fire and bake the walls of the warehouse to make them fully dry.

After baking, the fire was put out, and layer after layer of wooden boards were laid, followed by mats and a thick layer of bran.

This is the only way to put food and fodder inside.

"Reporting to the governor, the inspection has been completed. There are 10,800 dan of grain and 513 dan of salt."

After the weighing was completed, Manager Liu stepped forward to report to Zhu Ping'an.

"Good, I'll leave the food and fodder to you. Sign the ticket for me so I can report to the Governor." Zhu Ping'an nodded.

"Yes, sir." Liu signed the receipt and wrote on it, "We have received 10,800 dan of grain and 513 dan of salt escorted by the Zhejiang Army." He stamped it with the seal and handed it to Zhu Ping'an with both hands respectfully.

"Big Knife and Big Hammer, you follow me to the Governor's Office. Liu Mu, you take the rest of the people to the temporary camp for resettlement."

Zhu Ping'an brought Liu Dadao and Liu Dachui to meet Zhang Jing, and ordered Liu Mu to take the Zhejiang army soldiers to the temporary camp for resettlement.

Leaving the granary and heading towards the Governor's Office, not far from the granary, we saw an armory.

This was also a temporary arsenal. The warehouses were newly built and surrounded by fences. When Zhu Ping'an and his party passed by, they saw one horse-drawn carriage after another pulling carts of swords, spears and armor into the camp.

In the camp, dozens of officers were unloading trucks and carrying bundles of weapons into the warehouse for storage.

The almost undefended warehouse and the armory filled to the brim were, needless to say, another bait.

With food, salt, weapons and armor, as well as rich cities, it would be strange if the Japanese pirates could resist the temptation.

"Your subordinate Zhu Ping'an greets the Governor-General."

Zhu Ping'an entered the governor's office and, under the guidance of the officers, went to Zhang Jing's study to pay a visit to Zhang Jing.

"Zihou, please take a seat." Zhang Jing was very enthusiastic.

"Thank you, Governor-General. I have come here today to escort 10,000 dan of grain and 500 dan of salt. The delivery has been completed."

After Zhu Ping'an sat down, he handed the signed ticket to Zhang Jing, indicating that the delivery of food and salt had been completed.

"No need. I trust Zihou to do the job." Zhang Jing waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to look at the signature, indicating that he was completely confident in Zhu Ping'an.

"Come, Zihou, you've come a long way and have a cup of tea to moisten your throat." Zhang Jing picked up the teapot and personally poured a cup of tea for Zhu Ping'an.

"Thank you, Governor." Zhu Ping'an hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

"Zihou, have you discovered anything today?" Zhang Jing picked up the teacup, took a sip, and asked slowly.

"I smell the war approaching." Zhu Ping'an replied honestly.

"Oh, Zihou, why do you think so?" Zhang Jing asked with a smile.

"When I entered the city from the South Gate, I saw that the person in charge of guarding the South Gate was Zhao Chong, the prefect of Jiaxing. I had already reported Zhao Chong's surrender to the Japanese pirates to the governor. The governor must have already verified and confirmed that Zhao Chong had surrendered to the Japanese. Since Zhao Chong had surrendered to the Japanese, why did the governor order him to guard the South Gate? Apart from luring the Japanese pirates to attack the city, I really can't think of any other reason."

Zhu Pingan said slowly.

"Is that all?" Zhang Jing remained noncommittal.

"And I escorted the grain to the granary. The granary was easy to attack but difficult to defend. It was full of grain and salt. The armory not far from the granary was also easy to attack but difficult to defend. It was also full of weapons and armor. With such temptation, how could the Japanese pirates resist attacking the city?" Zhu Ping'an continued.

"Haha, you are so observant, you are worthy of being called Zihou." Zhang Jing nodded approvingly, then looked towards Tuo Lin and said slowly, "Yes, Zihou guessed right, the time is ripe, I have decided to take action against the Japanese pirates in Tuo Lin and eliminate this harm for the emperor and the people in one fell swoop!"

"Great!" Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but praise Zhang Jing when he heard that he was going to take action against the pirates in Takulin. He finally wanted to take action, and then he asked for a fight, "Ping'an is willing to serve the governor at his own will."

"Very good, this battle cannot be fought without Zihou and your Zhejiang army." Zhang Jing smiled gently and nodded.

"Please give the order, Governor-General. Ping'an and the Zhejiang Army will go through fire and water without hesitation." Zhu Ping'an stated without hesitation.

This is a battle that will go down in history, and Zhu Ping'an doesn't want to miss it.

Hearing Zhang Jing say that this battle cannot be separated from the Zhejiang Army, Zhu Ping'an can't help but get excited. Zhang Jing meant that the Zhejiang Army is indispensable in the battle of Wangjiangjing.

Very good!

Participate in this great war, use your advantage of foresight, flap your butterfly wings, and achieve a greater victory than any in history.

This is what Zhu Ping'an is pursuing.

"Very good, I feel relieved with Zihou's words." Zhang Jing nodded with satisfaction. (End of this chapter)